Senior Human Resources Business Partner

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to collective growth and helping every teammate reach their highest potential. Pillared on our four values -- Respect, Trust, Team, and Opportunity-- our people rise to challenges, innovate, and make an impact every day. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their strengths, ownership, innovative ideas, and meaningful contributions.

Who we are

Each HRBP on the Human Resources field team is committed to supporting all associates in their career at ODW Logistics. We are trusted thought partners to leaders across our vast DC network, team mates to our COEs, and innovators in providing support. We care passionately about creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all team members to enjoy.

Position Summary

The Senior HRBP is responsible for providing strategic HR support to multiple (4-8) Distribution Centers located in the Columbus-area, effectively supporting varying levels of operations team members. This role will maintain an office in Lockbourne and show up both in person and virtually for the teams they support. The leader in this role will act as a connector for associates to our COEs and bring issues to a swift conclusion. They will forge lasting relationships, act as a champion for engagement, and model ODW’s values. The Senior HRBP will utilize people data to support an ethical and timely decision-making process.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance to leadership, effectively aligning support with business objectives.
• Support the Operations management team via driving engagement initiatives within their DCs. Function in a counsel support role at various employee engagement committees.
• At the field level, drives the annual performance management and goal alignment process. Partner with Operations leadership to evaluate employee ratings and the preparation of data.
• Handle employee relations counseling, investigations, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
• Partner to with General Managers to drive the Talent Management program and next-level readiness assessment of the leadership team at the OM/Supervisor/Lead level.
• Support the talent acquisition process; play in influential role in interviewing and selection for salaried team members at varying levels.
• Provide coaching to salaried staff (GMs, Oms, Supervisors, etc) as needed.
• Function as a key liaison between Talent Management/Project Management/Operations for new start-ups, providing updates at staffing meetings.
• Partner with other support roles (Quality, Safety, CI) and Operations leadership to Identify and drive process improvements.
• Drive semesterly People Review Day (PRD) meetings.
• Support various onboarding initiatives designed to deliver a rewarding experience for new associates.
• Promote the organizational values of Trust Team Opportunity and the operating philosophy of Safety Customers Operations People Execution (SCOPE).
• Continuously enhance/automate HR processes, finding efficiencies and leveraging new technology when possible.
• Administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; give input on employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Other duties as assigned by the HR Manager.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Capabilities

• 6 - 10 years of HR Business Partner experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. (Preferred)
• Previous experience in a 3PL or manufacturing environment and supporting a field Operations team is preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of human resource management; HR certification a plus. (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to provide coaching and counseling to associates at all levels.
•  Independent, but also team oriented; history of eliminating silos and including others in initiatives/projects.
• Culture setter who views change as a positive; naturally hopeful outlook no matter the situation.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strength in analyzing and leveraging people data to support decision-making.
• Ability to maintain confidential information professionally.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to present information in a clear and concise method to associates at all levels.
• Computer, data entry, web-based applications/software, and Microsoft Office Suite applications experience.

Physical and Mental Requirements
While performing this role, the associate must be able to:

• Hear, read,/comprehend, write, and communicate clearly.
• Flexibility to respond as needed at any time, day or night.
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time in ambient warehouse conditions.
• Occasionally work at heights and ascend/descend ladders.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

OUR VALUES

 Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

 Respect | Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust | Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team | Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity | Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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